Search File Storage Areas

The Search File Storage Areas page displays the File Storage Areas that are currently present in the store and provides tools to search or filter the results.

By default, the File Storage Areas are displayed by their SID (System ID) number. A different method of sorting can be selected by clicking the up and down arrows in the heading of each column.

Search File Storage Columns

SID (System ID)
The SID (System ID) is a unique number that identifies the file storage area to the system. This number is set by the software and cannot be changed.

Host Domain
The host domain name or IP address of the File Storage Area.

Path
Displays the path to the File Storage Area's directory.

Username
Displays the FTP username used to connect to the File Storage Area.

Password
Displays the FTP password used to connect to the File Storage Area.

Connect Mode
Displays "Passive" if the File Storage Area uses passive FTP to connect, or "Normal" if using active.

Test
Click this link to test the FTP connection.

Edit this File Storage Area
Click on the SID number or icon to edit the File Storage Area.Note: This option is not present for the store's default "digital_objects" file storage directory, as the settings for this default directory cannot be modified.

(Check icon)
The checkboxes in this column work with the dropdown box below.Note: This option is not present for the store's default "digital_objects" file storage directory, as the settings for this default directory cannot be modified.

Bulk Editing

Delete
If a File Storage Area is no longer needed, it can be deleted. To delete a File Storage Area, select the desired File Storage Area(s) on the far right, select delete in the dropdown below the table, and click Go.